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Looking Forward—Part 2

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Both of us are so very happy that our busy lives are being poured out in service to [Jehovah]. Friday, May 25, 2012 7:05 a.m. Volunteering “Here?” Lorna asks, pointing to a low filing cabinet (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 1

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Return Journey. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Are you scared?” she asked. “Are you afraid the ship will sink?” Sunday, January 1, 2012 Coming Home Dodging and weaving around others, I shuffle my way through the bustling crowd. I finally locate a suitable (more…)

Living Vigorously

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving Ahead. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Since I have joined Lorna in the regular pioneer service, we have found a happiness and togetherness we never have experienced before. Saturday, November 23, 2002 Perseverance Lorna carefully unwraps her bagel. The butter oozes from (more…)

Realizing the Dream

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from New Beginnings. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Tomorrow will be the dawn of a new era. Tomorrow our relationship will change in a very meaningful way. Tomorrow we will finally realize a dream. Friday, April 28, 2000, 10:43 a.m. New Routine I take (more…)

Drawing Closer

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Florida Fun. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This unexpected change of circumstance happened just a week ago. Friday, December 20, 1996 Working Together The elevator door opens. Lorna and I step off into the small vestibule and then pass through two sets of (more…)

A Door Opens

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from England—with Friends. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Yes, but do you want to pioneer?” Lorna asked. “I mean, do you have the desire to pioneer?” Monday, January 8, 1996 The Door Opens The tea kettle is making its usual hissing and bubbling sounds portending that (more…)

Fun with Family

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 10th Anniversary. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For the first time in her married life she will have a close relative living near her right here in America. Monday, October 9, 1995 The New Center “Caroline!” Lorna says sharply but with a (more…)

Approval

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Binghamton Restaurant, Edgewater, NJ [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Growing Roots. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The day Lorna has been long awaiting has come. “Jay, please don’t be late. I want Mum and Dad to meet everybody.” Friday, November 11, 1994 Celebration “This way, sir,” the waiter (more…)

Blessings

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Lorna helping Maria enjoy some doughnut delights. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Settling In. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For all of the blessings we have enjoyed since moving to New Jersey we also have had to deal with some economic adversity—we have to economize. Saturday October 24, (more…)